REDHAT-BUG-2500531: Medium severity WebKit WebKitGTK vulnerability
Published Jul 14, 2026
·Updated
This issue was addressed through improved state management.
Impact: a malicious website may silently hijack clipboard data
Advisory: https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2026-0004.html WebKit Bug: https://bugs.webkit.org/showbug.cgi?id=313478
Affected Software
1 affected component
WebKit WebKitGTK<2.38.0
Event History
Jul 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2500531?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2500531 is medium with a rating of 4.
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What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2500531?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2500531 is that a malicious website may silently hijack clipboard data.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2500531?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2500531, ensure that you are using an updated version of WebKitGTK that addresses this issue.
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When was REDHAT-BUG-2500531 published?
REDHAT-BUG-2500531 was published on July 14, 2026.
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What was done to address REDHAT-BUG-2500531?
REDHAT-BUG-2500531 was addressed through improved state management in WebKit.